bridged

Meanings

• noun

  A structure built to span physical obstacles, such as bodies of water, roads, or railways. It consists of two or more parts that are joined together to allow passage over the obstacle.

  - "The old wooden bridge over the river was replaced by a new modern one."
  - "The bridge was closed due to heavy traffic."
  - "The bridge connects two sides of the city."

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Variants

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bridge , bridgeable , bridged , bridges , bridging

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Etymology

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From Old English 'brygga' meaning 'a wharf, a landing place'; related to 'bregdan' meaning 'to drive' or 'to push'. The word 'bridge' comes from the idea of building a structure to span a physical obstacle and push or drive traffic or people across it.

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Trivia

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1. The longest bridge in the world is the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China, which is 102.4 miles long.

2. The first known bridges were built around 3000 BC in Mesopotamia and Egypt.

3. The word 'bridge' is also used metaphorically to refer to a connection or link between two things.

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Related Concepts

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1. Architecture: Bridges are a type of architectural structure.

2. Engineering: Bridges are a type of engineering structure.

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Culture

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Bridges have been a symbol of connection and progress throughout history. They have been featured in literature, art, and music. For example, the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy, is famous for its beautiful architecture and romantic associations. In music, the Beatles sang about 'getting by with a little help from my friends' over a bridge in their song 'With a Little Help from My Friends'.

How to Memorize "bridged"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'bridge', visualize a structure with two or more parts that are joined together to span a physical obstacle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bridge' with the idea of connecting two sides or spanning a physical obstacle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bridges Bring People Over Obstacles' to remember the meaning of the word 'bridge'.

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